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ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS

Flipping a light switch. Plugging
in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop
computer. These are second nature for
most of us. Electricity makes our lives
easier. However, we need to be cautious
and keep safety in mind.
SAFETY TIPS
🔸Have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician.
🔹 When you are buying or remodeling a home, have it inspected
by a qualified inspector.
🔸Only use one heat-producing appliance (such as a coffee maker,
toaster, microwave oven , etc.) plugged into a receptacle outlet at a
time.
🔹Major appliances (refrigerators, dryers, washers, stoves, air
conditioners, etc.) should be plugged directly into a wall
receptacle outlet. Extension cords and plug strips should not be
used.
🔸Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) shut off electricity when a
dangerous condition occurs. Consider having them installed in
your home. Use a qualified electrician.
🔹Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to reduce the risk
of shock. GFCIs shut off an electrical circuit when it becomes
a shock hazard. They should be installed inside the home in
bathrooms, kitchens, garages and basements. All outdoor
receptacles should be GFCI protected.
🔸Test AFCIs and GFCIs once a month to make sure they are
working properly.
🔹Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across
doorwaysb
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Call a qualified electrician or your
landlord if you have:
• Frequent problems with blowing
fuses or tripping circuit breakers
• A tingling feeling when you touch
an electrical appliance
• Discolored or warm wall outlets
• A burning or rubbery smell coming
from an appliance
• Flickering or dimming lights
• Sparks from an outlet

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